bardo; intermediate state between death and rebirth
Buddhist term for the transitional state after death, traditionally lasting up to 49 days in Japanese practice. Often used in the context of memorial services.
During the bardo period, the bereaved family holds memorial services up to the 49th day.
From Buddhist terminology, composed of 中 (middle, intermediate) and 陰 (shadow, hidden state), referring to the transitional existence between death and rebirth.